Nemours outpatient specialty clinics care for children with:

We also provide inpatient hospital care services for children who have:

general pediatric GI problems

the need for intraveneous nutrition (when food cannot be taken by mouth)

Additionally, we have a board-certified hepatologist (liver specialist) on staff to
work with patients who have liver disease, as well as with the solid organ
transplant team in providing pre-transplant and post-transplant care for children
with liver failure.

What to Expect at Your Pediatric GI Visit

Your child’s initial visit with us will include a thorough physical exam by one of our expert pediatric gastroenterologists, medical and family history, and questions about the frequency and severity of your child’s symptoms.

Based on our findings, we may recommend additional tests, including:

blood and urine tests

specialized X-rays, such as an Upper GI study

endoscopy (evaluating the esophagus, stomach, or intestines
through a tiny scope).

Typically, a scope is inserted, under sedation, into your child’s upper digestive tract via the throat or into the intestines via the anus (colonoscopy), depending on what view is necessary.

Helping You & Your Child Understand Our Procedures

If your child needs a traditional endoscopy or colonoscopy, you can watch an easy-to-use animated program, created by Emmi® Kids, to help you better understand the procedure and what to expect at every step.

"Camera in a Pill:" A Non-Invasive Approach to Pediatric GI Tests

At duPont Hospital for Children, we offer a non-invasive alternative for some pediatric GI tests called wireless capsule endoscopy. Essentially a "camera in a pill," is a state-of-the-art procedure that provides high-quality images in a less invasive way. This technique allows doctors to see parts of the small intestine that are often difficult to see using other means.

What to Expect With Pediatric Surgery

If your child needs surgery, you can trust our pediatric surgical team at Nemours. Our pediatric surgical specialists (surgeons, anesthesiologists and nurses) understand what kids need, psychologically and physically. Our guidebook provides step-by-step instructions and information about what to expect before, during and right after surgery at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children.